U.S. Army Plans Massive Data Center at Fort Bliss, Raising Environmental Concerns
The U.S. Army is proposing the development of a large-scale data center complex at Fort Bliss, Texas, which is expected to consume more electricity than the entire customer base of El Paso Electric. The project, led by the Carlyle Group, aims to support the Department of Defense's artificial intelligence initiatives. The data center is projected to require 3 gigawatts of electricity by 2029, surpassing the current capacity of El Paso Electric. The facility will undergo environmental reviews, and its impact on local water and electricity resources is under scrutiny. The Army has not finalized agreements with Carlyle Group, and the project's timeline targets operational capacity by 2027. 
